artie_fufkin wrote:

"If Komatsu is going to be the first to go then why not just drop him now and callup Chambers?  What is there to lose?"

Komatsu. They can't send him to the minors unless they give the Nationals something for him.

That is my point.  Right now the clubs depth chart for centerfield includes:
Jay
Beltran
Skip
Komatsu
Robinson
Chambers

Why not just cut Komatsu now.  The club has people they have invested themselfs in.  They are all as much centerfield options as Komatsu.  Why not cut him and promote from within.  That is what the club has said it believes in and why compensate the Nationals for something the club already has plenty of.

I completely forgot about this, but another thing that likely keeps Greene on the roster--he's out of options.

forsberg_us wrote:

I completely forgot about this, but another thing that likely keeps Greene on the roster--he's out of options.

This roster will be limited once everyone gets back, assuming that happens.

Berkman, 1b and rf but not like rf because there are a ton of better options and hes the worst fielding outfielder on the team.
Beltran, RF and CF but not likely to much in center.  They havent played him there yet.
Freese, 3b only
Greene, 2b,3b,ss but he cant hit is weight
Delscalso,  He isnt hitting either but can play 2b,3b,ss
Skip, outfield and 2b,  might actually get time at second if the above options dont hit.  he isnt an upgrade in the outfield over
        anyone in production or fielding.
Carpenter, hard to send down but wont see alot of time when Berkman and Craig are on the team.
Furcal, going to get 90% of the time at ss
Molina, going to get 90% of the time at c
Cruz, hits and can play several position but will be bench because nobody used their backup catcher.
Craig,  Ist going to take many at bats away from Berkman, Freese, Beltran or Holliday.  Likely will be splitting time with Carpenter
Jay, Will get alot of time in CF with Skip being the only other real option on the team. 
Holliday, 95% of the time in LF

Matheny has already shown he's unafraid to use his bench with a healthy roster so I don't have any doubt that Carpenter and Craig will get their at-bats.

I got into a huge argument with people over at VEB yesterday about the merits of Tyler Greene. Apparently that's the last outpost of Greene fandom where they hold his Triple A numbers (accomplished after the age of 25) in high esteem. Yes, some of you might watch Greene and think "wow, he's terrible." But there? They think he's amazing.

Are you Tackle Box?

tkihshbt wrote:

Me? Nah, I'm blindmouse. I didn't even realize Tackle Box posted at VEB. I'm more familiar with him at Turf Show Times.

How many forums do you post on?  One is time consuming enough.


I cant follow VEB forum.  It seems random.

Last edited by APIAD (4/16/2012 11:03 pm)

Remember that he used a La Russa Getaway Day Special four games into the season, then sat most of his starters with a chance to sweep against Cincy. I don't think there's any question that Matheny will use his subs on the regular.

I think we'll see Craig worked in slowly, maybe one start a week but always the first option off the bench.

Then as he gets healthier I think Matheny will start him at first base over Berkman, then a couple days later over Beltran, then maybe half a game for David Freese, and a spot start here and there for Holliday.

Carpenter will get ample time since he's a third baseman by trade and one with a pretty good defensive reputation. I think he'll start at least once a week there, and also be in the mix for a couple of spot starts at second base.

They can always get Rick Ankiel back to play third.
Speaking of Ankiel, anyone see the at bat he had against Aroldis Chapman the other day? Three fastballs down the cock and then a right turn. I think Ankiel started one of his swings during the return throw from the catcher.
At least Chapman took mercy on him and didn't try to throw him a slider.

Makes you wonder what Scott Seabol is doing these days, eh?

APIAD wrote:

I have no idea why Ankiel is still in the majors.  Him and Mather are giving me flashbacks.  I am kind of happy to see the Nationals winning some games.

Ankiel's still got a cannon from the outfield.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/rick-ankiel-throw-earns-standing-ovation-nats-fans-134322346.html

forsberg_us wrote:

APIAD wrote:

I have no idea why Ankiel is still in the majors.  Him and Mather are giving me flashbacks.  I am kind of happy to see the Nationals winning some games.

Ankiel's still got a cannon from the outfield.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/rick-ankiel-throw-earns-standing-ovation-nats-fans-134322346.html

It is his last clinging skill.

I figure out why he is still playing.  His fielding is average.  He doesnt take great routes.  He can only hit one pitch and he doesnt even hit it well.  Id be really suprised if he ever hit .250 again.